Tasting Notes for vinko84

Red

1986 Château Palmer Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

7/12/2023 - vinko84 wrote:

94 points

Wonderfully matured claret. Great cedar-inky nose. Long finish. Went great with the prime rib!

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Red

2012 Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco Nebbiolo (view label images)

5/15/2023 - vinko84 wrote:

92 points

This is good to go. No need to wait longer. Perfect pasta wine.

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Red

2004 Château Larcis Ducasse St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

5/15/2023 - vinko84 wrote:

93 points

Smoky and cedar nose. Mid-weight body with gorgeous peppery kick. Would buy again.

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Red

2002 Domaine de la Vougeraie Charmes-Chambertin Les Mazoyeres Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir (view label images)

5/15/2023 - vinko84 wrote:

92 points

Nice bottle of matured red Burgundy. Just hitting it's peak.

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Red

1975 Château Latour Grand Vin Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

10/18/2022 - vinko84 Likes this wine:

95 points

Best First Growth in 1970's and best one in 2020's.

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Red

1970 Château La Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

10/18/2022 - vinko84 Likes this wine:

94 points

Wow!. Perfect bottle of matured Claret. Purchased via auction. Bottle in the great condition. This was worth every penny.

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Red

2005 Faiveley Latricières-Chambertin Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir (view label images)

10/18/2022 - vinko84 wrote:

94 points

Plenty to like here. Classic Burgundy nose. Mid-weight with super long finish. Delicious!

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Red

2015 Maison Leroy Bourgogne Pinot Noir (view label images)

10/18/2022 - vinko84 Likes this wine:

93 points

Clean and Light. One of the best Bourgogne Rouge wines out there.

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2015 Peter Michael Les Pavots Knights Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

10/18/2022 - vinko84 Likes this wine:

95 points

Classic Cab. Nothing less and nothing more!

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Red

2000 Château Cos d'Estournel St. Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

10/18/2022 - vinko84 Likes this wine:

94 points

Decanted this monster 2 hours before serving. Wonderful old style claret.

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2008 Château Pontet-Canet Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

11/24/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

94 points

Ready to go. Great wine.

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Red

2013 Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Combe aux Moines Vieille Vigne Pinot Noir (view label images)

11/24/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

94 points

My second bottle in last 2 years. This keeps on getting better. Drink or Hold.

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Red

2008 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

11/22/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

93 points

Fully matured Napa Cab. Nothing else to say.

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Red

2004 Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra Nebbiolo (view label images)

11/22/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

93 points

This wine opened up really nice after about 20 minutes. Very savory and smooth on the palate. Great pairing with veal and mushroom risotto.

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Red

2010 Réserve de la Comtesse Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

11/22/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

92 points

Still young but great with food.

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Red

2017 Jean-Marie Fourrier Bourgogne Pinot Noir (view label images)

11/3/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

91 points

This is textbook Bourgogne Rouge.

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Red

2001 Roc de Cambes Côtes de Bourg Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

11/3/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

93 points

I have to agree with below tasting notes. This is an excellent bottle of matured Bordeaux. Don't wait too long. This is ready to be enjoyed now.

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Red

2006 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District (view label images)

11/3/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

94 points

Another strong showing for this wine. My 2nd bottle in 2 years.

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2010 Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco Nebbiolo (view label images)

11/3/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

93 points

Lovely Barolo for the price.

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2015 Maison Leroy Bourgogne Pinot Noir (view label images)

11/3/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

93 points

This was great with charcuterie and cheeses. Open for business.

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2014 Bodegas Pintia Toro Pintia Tinta de Toro, Tempranillo (view label images)

11/3/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

94 points

Great wine. Drink or Hold

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Red

2013 Cirq Pinot Noir Bootlegger's Hill Russian River Valley (view label images)

10/28/2021 - vinko84 Likes this wine:

94 points

Another great showing for this wine. Perfect and light Cali pinot. 2 for 2 so far.

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2001 La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 904 Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

10/12/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

94 points

2nd bottle opened this year. No bottle variations. Great matured rioja.

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Red

2001 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley (view label images)

10/12/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

94 points

Classic Mondavi

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Henri Giraud Champagne Blanc de Craie Chardonnay (view label images)

10/12/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

92 points

Smooth and Delicious!

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White

2001 Azienda Agricola Valentini Trebbiano d'Abruzzo (view label images)

10/4/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

93 points

If only every bottle of white wine tasted just like this one. I would have never guessed this came from Italy.

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2016 Hyde De Villaine Pinot Noir Ygnacia Carneros (view label images)

8/4/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

92 points

Blind tasting. I thought this was Pommard. Wonderful wine. Build to age.

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Red

2014 Domaine Nicolas-Jay Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (view label images)

8/4/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

92 points

Light cherry with nutmeg spice finish. Good without being great.

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Red

2004 Artadi Rioja Pagos Viejos Tempranillo (view label images)

8/4/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

94 points

Great wine in it's prime.

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Red

2005 Domaine de la Vougeraie Clos Vougeot Clos Vougeot Grand Cru Pinot Noir (view label images)

8/4/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

92 points

Another enjoyable bottle of 05 Burg.

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1979 Château Gruaud Larose St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/4/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

92 points

There are not that many 1970"s Clarets that excite me but this has truly surprised me. Beautiful medium body with a long finish.

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2011 Domaine de Courcel Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens Pinot Noir (view label images)

8/4/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

92 points

Good Burgundy. Better on the second day. Let it breath.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

1967 Hungarovin Tokaji Aszú Furmint Blend, Furmint (view label images)

6/9/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

93 points

This was 1967 Hungarovin Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos. Another one of those stickies that will take you by surprise. Long forgotten in the cellar but truly enjoyed with my Wegman's cheese board.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

1964 Monimpex Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos Furmint Blend, Furmint (view label images)

6/9/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

94 points

Beautiful mahogany golden color. After a first swirl, there was a lot of honey and passion fruit. Mid-weight. It seems like baby fat was lost over the years. Delightful little wine. Worth seeking out.

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2006 Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Grésy Barbaresco Martinenga Nebbiolo (view label images)

6/8/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

92 points

As good as Barbaresco gets for this price range. $70 via auction.

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2015 Château Puech-Haut Pic St. Loup La Closerie du Pic Red Blend (view label images)

6/8/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

93 points

Outstanding value for the money. Great pairing with lamb chops.

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White

1988 Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay (view label images)

6/8/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

94 points

I have to agree with previous tasting notes. This is well made white wine that keeps on giving. I have 1 more bottle left. I wish I had more.

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White

2014 Louis Jadot Meursault 1er Cru Les Genevrières Domaine Louis Jadot Chardonnay (view label images)

6/8/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

93 points

Once you decant this wine than it becomes a really nice summer drink packed with minerality and fruit.

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2016 Chapter 24 Vineyards Pinot Noir The Last Chapter Dundee Hills (view label images)

6/8/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

94 points

Great new/old world Pinot. Paired perfectly with poultry dishes. I would buy again!

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White - Sweet/Dessert

1985 Château Rieussec Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)

6/8/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

93 points

Really nice and matured dessert wine. $90 via auction.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

1991 István Szepsy Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos Furmint Blend, Furmint (view label images)

3/29/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

95 points

Great Find. Perfect and matured Tokaji

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Red

1970 Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

2/5/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

93 points

Very elegant and matured claret. Great surprise!

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Red

2008 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Vintner Select Napa Valley (view label images)

2/5/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

94 points

Big cab but balanced from start to finish

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Red

2011 Peter Michael Pinot Noir Ma Danseuse Sonoma Coast (view label images)

2/5/2021 - vinko84 wrote:

95 points

Great domestic Pinot

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Red

2009 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Meredith Estate Russian River Valley (view label images)

11/19/2018 - vinko84 wrote:

Great pinot. Perfect balance between fruit and acidity.

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Red

2007 Marchesi Mazzei Chianti Classico Ser Lapo Riserva Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese (view label images)

1/14/2018 - vinko84 Likes this wine:

92 points

Great Value

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White

2012 Gaja Langhe Rossj Bass Langhe DOC Chardonnay (view label images)

7/6/2017 - vinko84 Likes this wine:

94 points

Great Summer White

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White

2009 M. Chapoutier St. Joseph Blanc Les Granits Marsanne (view label images)

4/24/2017 - vinko84 Likes this wine:

96 points

Great nose. Great body. Great finish. You will not be disappointed.

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Red

2004 Dominus Estate Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

2/6/2017 - vinko84 Likes this wine:

93 points

Great wine. Much lighter than any red blend from Cali that I ever had.

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Red

2006 Gramercy Cellars Syrah John Lewis Reserve Walla Walla Valley (view label images)

1/24/2017 - vinko84 wrote:

95 points

Best domestic syrah

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